AKU-KE | Nursing Informatics

Course description

The module will enable the learner to use information technology tools to create and manage new knowledge that will assist the nurse to determine quality nursing care strategies that will enable the patient to attain optimal health. Emphasis is placed on Health Management Information systems (HMIS), data collection, managing and using the knowledge obtained through the process to improve the quality of health care.

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Hunt, E.C., Sproat, S. B., Kitzmiller, R. R. (2004). The Nursing Informatics Implementation Guide. New York: Springer.

Mantas J & Hasman A. (2003) Textbook in health informatics (2^nd ed.). Amsterdam. IOS Press.

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Lundberg, C. at. al. (June, 2008). Selecting a standardized terminology for the electronic health record that reveals the impact of nursing on patient care. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 12, (2). Retrieved on July 30, 2009 from http:ojni.org/12_2/lundberg.pdf

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Gallagher-Lepak, S., Scheibel, P. & Gibson, C. (June, 2009). Integrating Telehealth in Nursing Curricula: Can You Hear Me Now? Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 13, (2). Retrieved July 30, 2009 from http:ojni.org/13_2/GallagherLepak.pdf

Stoten, S. (June, 2009). Health Policy Issue with the Electronic Health Record. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 13 (2) [Online]. Retrieved on July 30, 2009 from http://ojni.org/13_2/Stoten.pdf

Gallagher-Lepak, S., Scheibel, P. & Gibson, C. (June, 2009). Integrating Telehealth in Nursing Curricula: Can You Hear Me Now? Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 13, (2). Retrieved July 30, 2009 from http:ojni.org/13_2/GallagherLepak.pdf